inental) announced that its Otrokovice tire plant in Czech Republic has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. The certification confirms that the plant meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of sustainable materials. It verifies the traceability of renewable and recycled raw materials and supports the company’s goal of using over 40% of these materials...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

ts, and convert production lines to produce innovative products.  A first phase of aid is being launched for investment plans under Section A of the PERTE VEC batteries program, with a budget of EUR 280 million. It supports the production of electric vehicle batteries, key components, and critical raw materials. The grants may be requested by commercial companies with their own legal personality. The loans will have a fixed interest rate of 2.72...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Zeon constructs new bio-research building in Yamagata Prefecture Zeon Corporation (Zeon) announced that it has established a new research facility to develop production processes for plant-derived raw materials. This facility will accelerate the research and development of plant-derived synthetic rubber and contribute to the establishment of resource recycling. A new research building has been constructed on the premises of Zeon Chemicals Yonezaw...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Tinci Materials, China plans lithium battery materials plant in Morocco On June 11, multiple sources reported that Tinci Materials Technology has signed an agreement with Morocco’s government to build a battery materials plant. It will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of electrolytes and other key lithium battery raw materials. The plant will be in the Jorf Lasfar industrial zone in El Jadida Province. Tinci will invest USD 28...

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Rock Tech receives European funding to lead Lithium Refining Innovation project On June 11, Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced that it has been selected for funding under the KAVA (Knowledge and Innovation Activities) grant program by EIT RawMaterials. It is the first funding awarded after Rock Tech's Lithium Hydroxide Convertor Guben (LHCG) project has been recognized as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Project by the European ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

nclude a two-year grace period. Also, penalties for trucks should be reduced to match those for smaller vehicles. Faster charging and hydrogen infrastructure: need more and faster development of charging and hydrogen stations, ahead of vehicle rollouts, and in line with carbon dioxide goals. Secure raw materials supply: Europe must improve access to raw materials by strengthening trade deals and reducing supply risks. Technology openness & fair r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology, China and ElevenEs, Serbia partner on cathode materials On June 6, ElevenEs Ltd. announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology Co., Ltd. to localize the supply chain of battery cathode materials in Europe. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive supply and technical partnership covering products such as LFP cathode materials, PVDF (polyviny...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

gers, steering gears, transmissions, starters, alternators, and more. These parts are available for all Stellantis brands in Brazil through 1,200 dealerships and authorized distributors. Produced under OEM specifications, the parts ensure original performance and warranty while cutting up to 80% in raw material use and 50% in energy consumption compared to the production of new parts. Stellantis applies a 4R strategy to extend product life, reduc...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

Ontario commits CAD 500M to local critical minerals processing On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a CAD 500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will support both upgrades to existing facilities and the construction of new...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

EC selects 13 Strategic Projects total cost of EUR 5.5 billion in third countries to secure access to raw materials including rare earths On June 4, the European Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside the EU, including in overseas countries and territories. The projects will diversify the EU’s supply sources and enhance economic security, while also promoting local value creation in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

ilitas Tbk (VKTR), Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle plant founded by Bakrie & Brothers, which oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. Looking ahead, the collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, and integrated charging solutions, guided by the shared vision of “green transportation, made in Indonesia.”  (Fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Wh, 4.3% share), CALB (up 21.4% to 11.9 GWh, 3.9% share). The United States is accelerating global supply chain restructuring not only through policy changes such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and AMPC for battery subsidies, but also by strengthening regulations on Chinese-made batteries and raw materials. In response to these policy shifts, Korean companies are seeking to secure stable supply chains by establishing local joint ventures an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Understanding (MoU) with French mining company Eramet to explore the creation of a strategic investment platform in Indonesia’s nickel sector, covering upstream to downstream operations. Witnessed by the Presidents of Indonesia and France, the partnership aims to build a sustainable EV battery raw materials ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on assessing potential projects and developing a roadmap, ensuring asset management aligns with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

lium announced that it will present its collaborative work with Jaguar Land Rover under the APC-funded ARMD3 programme at the Battery Show Europe, in Stuttgart, Germany. The initiative aims to establish a UK-based closed-loop supply chain for EV batteries by recovering and refining critical battery materials for reuse in new cells. The presentation will highlight how JLR and Altilium are working together to test recycled cathode materials for use...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

ctric pickup compared to current NMC packs. Samsung SDI and GM’s USD 3.5 billion joint venture in New Carlisle, Indiana, is scheduled to start producing NMC prismatic cells by 2027, but now, Samsung SDI will retrofit part of the facility to manufacture LFP cells. The company is currently sourcing raw materials and equipment for production of the new cells.  LG Energy Solution, GM’s primary battery supplier, is also looking to convert a secti...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

a. With a USD 79 million investment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this facility represents a major step in securing the domestic supply chain for critical diagnostics and other high-impact applications.    The North Carolina facility will locally produce from U.S. sourced raw materials Premix's advanced PE and PP-based compounds and concentrates designed for extrusion and injection molding applications. These materials ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

share), BYD (up 62.0% to 37.0 GWh, 16.7% share), LG Energy Solution (up 15.1% to 23.8 GWh, 10.7% share), SK On (up 35.6% to 10.5 GWh, 4.7% share), CALB (up 31.5% to 8.6 GWh, 3.9% share). After Trump’s re-election, the U.S. has officially implemented strong tariff policies on Chinese batteries and raw materials, reigniting tension across the global supply chain. In response, Korean battery companies are expanding joint ventures with local OEMs a...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Dongsung Chemical opens new PU plant in Indonesia to serve key industries including automotive On April 30, 2025, Dongsung Chemical, a South Korea-based eco-friendly materials science company, inaugurated a new polyurethane (PU) production plant spanning 81,000 sqm in Karawang, Indonesia. Construction started in September 2023, with trial production completed in early 2025 and full-scale operations commencing in February 2025. With an annual capa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Lanka, CEAT OHT Ventures (Private) Limited, with an initial capital of LKR 3,00,000. The entity will engage in industrial development, including the construction and leasing of commercial buildings and warehouses to support the manufacture and storage of automotive tires, tubes, tracks, and related raw materials. CEAT OHT Lanka (Private) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEAT Limited, holds a 49% stake in the new venture, while the remaining ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

Val-d’Oise region of northern France, with full-scale operations scheduled to commence in 2027. The new plant is expected to have a processing capacity of over 20,000 tons per year. The black mass extracted at the pre-processing facility will undergo further post-processing to recover key battery raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which will then be processed into positive electrode materials and supplied to LG Energy Solution...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05